User Reviews

This is a Canadian thriller, set in the lush scenery of the shores of Lake Ontario, involving three teenaged boys, who can't handle the consequences of their own greed when they stumble on a valuable cache of diamonds. This movie is well worth more attention than it gets.

It really was a fine first effort from a highly over-rated and not so tough anyway writer/director. Despite his shameless reliance on the events of my life and his refusal to cast a very talented and swarthy Andrew Boushy - the film was an amusing 108 minutes. I would note that the use of the F word accurately reflects Mr. Nicholas' upbringing in the mean streets of Brockville. For those not familiar with the Riverfest city, Brockville contains some of the dodgier characters in Southeastern Ontario. The representations made in the film, while somewhat hyperbolic, contain references and nuances of several of these citizens.

I have not yet seen Alone with Her, as Star Wars just got to Kenya, but I should hope to do so upon return to areas with electricity.

As the previous comment attests, River Rats is under-rated as a Canadian film.

The producer - Eric Nicholas - made this film when he was in his mid-twenties. Still younger than 30, his most recent script has been picked up by Paramount Pictures.

Watch for news from Iron Butterfly productions to see what the film's name will be, and when it will be released.

A great demonstration of Eric Nicholas' talent. This independent film is his first feature film attempt. Although the "F" word may be heard a few times, it's a fun ride overall.

Looking forward to his next work.

A low-budget masterpiece underscoring the darkness in all of us. Kudos to Eric Nicholas, who wrote, directed and produced this film on a shoestring of $65,000, then sold it to Sullivan Entertainment, which in turn distributed it all over the world.

This movie provides evidence as to why we don't see more Canadian movies on the rental shelves. Admitedly this movie does have some clever plot points. But three boys finding a box of diamonds -- Come on!!! Isn't the whole diamond thing a bit of a cliche?

The acting in this movie is absolutely pathetic. If you do see this movie: buy a case of beer and have some friends over. It's a great movie to cut up. Mystery Science Theatre wouldn't have known what to do with all this material.

The screenplay must have been written on cocktail napkins because it is some of the worst dialogue ever spoken. At times the lines were excessively vulgar for no justifiable reason. The comic lines were funny because they were so unbelievably stupid. Usually the "funny" parts consisted of some more crass banter. You have to see it to believe it -- > I notice that this movie still awaits a Maltin summary. I'm sure he'll be getting to it when he can free up some time. By the way this movie is in black & white. Perhaps you're thinking that they did this to somehow enhance the movie's artistic integrity. Well guess what -- it dosen't. I think the B&W decision only had monetary consideration in mind.

Don't get me wrong, I support Canadian films. But this movie is a real embarassment. If you want to see a great Canadian movie rent The Sweet Hereafter, but leave this one on the shelf (if you should happen to find it).